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![**Problem Statement:**
The velocity of an object traveling in one dimension is given by the function:
\[ v(t) = -3.50t^2 + 1.70t - 2 \]
where \( t \) is in seconds and \( v \) is in m/s.
**Question:**
Does the object speed up, slow down, or momentarily stop at \( t = 2.00 \) s? Show why/why not.](https://content.bartleby.com/qna-images/question/52cb2a62-9ee6-4078-bc55-c99b068ffd2c/09a57e8d-92dd-4718-995b-d8ce2a93e548/gos8eh_thumbnail.jpeg)
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:**
The velocity of an object traveling in one dimension is given by the function:
\[ v(t) = -3.50t^2 + 1.70t - 2 \]
where \( t \) is in seconds and \( v \) is in m/s.
**Question:**
Does the object speed up, slow down, or momentarily stop at \( t = 2.00 \) s? Show why/why not.

Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:**
Vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) are pictured in the coordinate system below. Find the magnitude and direction (clearly define your angle!) of \(\vec{A} - 2\vec{B}\).
*Note: Please refer to the graph or diagram provided in the coordinate system to analyze vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) for solving the problem.*
**Explanation:**
- **Coordinate System:** The coordinate system should depict the vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) with their respective magnitudes and directions.
- **Vector Operation:** You are tasked to compute \(\vec{A} - 2\vec{B}\), which involves finding vectors after scaling and subtraction.
- **Magnitude Calculation:** Use the Pythagorean theorem or vector magnitude formula to find the length of the resultant vector.
- **Direction Calculation:** Clearly define the angle of the resultant vector with reference to a fixed axis, usually the positive x-axis, using trigonometric functions.
Make sure to understand how these vectors interact in the given diagram to solve effectively.
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Velocity is rate of change of distance . it is measured in m/s.
Velocity of an object travelling in one direction is given by
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t=2.00 s
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